The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ASH CAKES (MOUNTAIN RECIPES)

MIX UP DOUGH FOR CORN BREAD, AND MAKE SURE IT'S THICK ENOUGH TO HOLD
ITS SHAPE, CLEAN OUT A CORNER OF THE FIREPLACE AND PUT THE "CAKE"
IN IT, AND COVER IT WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. PUT HOT ASHES OVER THE CLOTH,
THEN PUT HOT COALS ON TOP OF THAT. IT TAKES ABOUT HALF AN HOUR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE

Date learned: 04-01-1972